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The Ringer

Chris Vernon and David Jacoby discuss all the news, trends, and transactions happening in the NBA. They also offer their on-court analysis, and occasionally get into heated debates.

The Mismatch

Verno and Jacoby return as they preview the NBA Cup championship between the Knicks and Spurs. They then debate whether the NBA Cup could potentially move away from Las Vegas and what the best options are for the fans to be able to go see the games in person. Next, they go through Monday night’s slate of NBA action. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (00:40) NBA Cup championship preview (18:16) Will the NBA Cup leave Las Vegas? (24:06) Nuggets win OT thriller vs. Rockets (32:12) Cade Cunningham shines in win vs. Celtics (35:17) Cooper Flagg makes history in loss to Jazz (40:42) Cam Spencer stays hot and Ja Morant is injured in win vs. Clippers (45:35) How the NBA Cup has affected the Giannis trade market (49:24) Kristaps Porzingis out at least two weeks with illness (52:46) Evan Mobley's calf strain and the Cavs' disappointing season so far The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez and Stefan Anderson Social: Keith Fujimoto 
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Will Vegas Lose the NBA Cup? Plus: Nuggets Outlast Rockets, Spencer Bros., and How the Cup Is Affecting the Giannis Trade Market.

Verno and Jacoby return as they recap the NBA Cup games from Tuesday and Wednesday night. They discuss the Thunder's continued dominance to start the season after matching the best 25-game start in NBA history, how the Spurs exploited the Lakers' defensive inefficiencies, and why the Knicks have a chance against the Magic. Next, the guys dive into their loves and loathes from the past week in the NBA. 

 

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! 

(02:30) Western Conference NBA Cup recap 

(16:50) Eastern Conference NBA Cup recap 

(27:40) Verno and Jacoby’s no. 1 loves of the week 

(35:58) Verno and Jacoby’s no. 1 loathes of the week 

(42:00) No. 2 loves of the week 

(51:59) No. 2 loathes of the week 

(58:30) No. 3 loves of the week 

(01:03:20) No. 3 loathes of the week 

 

The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. 

 

Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 

 

Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby 

Producers: Jessie Lopez, Brian Waters, and Oscar De La Luz 

Social: Keith Fujimoto 
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Jaylen Brown’s Pippen Moment, Beef Stew Hype, Christmas Cards, and Are the Thunder Chasing History?

It’s NBA Cup week! Verno and Jacoby preview the upcoming games, starting with the Eastern Conference. Can the Magic keep it going against the Heat without Franz Wagner? Can the Knicks finally get past the Cup quarterfinals against the Raptors? Next, they dive into the matchups in the Western Conference. Do the Suns stand any chance at defeating the Thunder? Will Victor Wembanyama return to lead the Spurs against Luka, LeBron, and the Lakers? Also, they guys continue to debate whether the Bucks should trade Giannis Antetokounmpo, and if the teams most interested actually need him. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (07:29) NBA Cup preview: Heat vs. Magic (21:57) NBA Cup Preview: Knicks vs. Raptors (36:12) NBA Cup preview: Suns vs. Thunder (53:48) NBA Cup preview: Spurs vs. LakersThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David JacobyProducers: Jessie Lopez, Stefan Anderson, and Oscar De La LuzSocial: Keith Fujimoto
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NBA Cup Special: The Unbeatable Thunder, and Can the Knicks Get Over the Hump? Plus: Do the Spurs Need Giannis?

Verno and Jacoby are back as they discuss LeBron James losing his 10+ points streak in the Lakers' win against the Raptors, Austin Reaves's monster season, and debate if LeBron is still working his way back from injury. They then discuss the thrilling game between the Sixers and Warriors, speculate on the next move for Giannis and the Bucks, as well as the Chris Paul-Clippers drama. Next, the guys dive into their loves and loathes from the past week in the NBA. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (00:39) LeBron loses 10+ point streak in Lakers win (09:52) Sixers survive thriller against Warriors (15:27) What is Giannis’s next move? (24:25) CP3-Clippers drama (31:15) Loves of the week (50:30) Loathes of the week The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez and Stefan Anderson Social: Keith Fujimoto 
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LeBron Loses His Streak, Giannis’s Next Steps, Anonymous Assassinations, and Are the Celtics Actually Good?

Verno and Jacoby debate Giannis Antetokounmpo’s decision to scrub anything Bucks related from his social media accounts and what this means for Giannis and the Bucks going forward. How much longer will Giannis remain in Milwaukee? They then recap the Monday night slate of NBA action before sharing six observations as we pass the quarter mark of the season. 

 

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! 

(00:30) Giannis has scrubbed his socials; what happens next? 

(14:00) The Jazz beat the Rockets 

(17:05) The Mavs withstand Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets 

(24:13) Cade Cunningham turns it on late in the game as the Pistons beat the Hawks 

(26:51) Dillon Brooks and the Suns snap the Lakers' win streak 

(34:27) Desmond Bane lifts the Magic past the Bulls 

(37:48) Clippers lose fifth straight to the Heat 

(44:33) Verno and Jacoby’s first observation 

(52:31) Verno and Jacoby’s second observation 

(59:25) Verno and Jacoby’s third observation 

 

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Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 

 

Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby 

Producers: Jessie Lopez, Stefan Anderson, and Brian Waters 

Social: Keith Fujimoto 
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Could Giannis Leave the Bucks? Plus: Monday Night Surprises, NBA Cup Pairings, and More Observations.

Verno and Jacoby return as they go over the Monday-night slate of basketball, including the Raptors and Pistons' win streaks, Nikola Jokic’s nonchalant impact in the Nuggets' win over the Grizzlies, the Wolves' collapse against the Heat, and more. They also discuss the viral moment between Klay Thompson and Ja Morant over the weekend. Next, the guys share four things they’ve loved about the first month of the NBA season. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (00:24) We were right about the Raptors (06:48) The Pistons keep on winning (13 straight wins) (12:50) Rockets cool down the Suns (15:00) Nikola Jokic nets triple-double in win against Grizzlies (21:52) Wolves collapse again, lose to the Kings in OT (29:22) Heat edge out Mavs in Tyler Herro's return (33:54) Klay Thompson and Ja Morant's viral moment over the weekend (41:50) First month love no. 1: New broadcasts (46:33) First month love no. 2: ‘On the Radar’ players (49:51) First month love no. 3: Diverse offenses (56:40) First month love no. 4: Steph, KD, and LeBron still got it The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez and Stefan Anderson Social: Keith Fujimoto 
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What We Love From the First Month of the Season, Jokic’s Nonchalant Performance, Cade’s Superstar Status, and Are the Wolves in Trouble?

Verno and Jacoby return as they briefly discuss the Grizzlies completely dominating the Kings, Tyrese Maxey’s continued ascension into superstardom, as well as how impressive the Spurs looked without their top players. Next, the guys dive into their loves and loathes from this past week in the NBA. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (00:35) What’s next for the Kings after getting blown out by the Grizzlies? (08:13) Sixers beat Bucks as Maxey's ascension continues (14:48) Verno and Jacoby’s no. 1 loves of the week (22:39) Verno and Jacoby’s no. 1 loathes of the week (32:06) No. 2 loves of the week (38:43) No. 2 loathes of the week (46:19) No. 3 loves of the week (52:26) No. 3 loathes of the week (01:02:07) No. 4 loves of the week (01:05:36) No. 4 loathes of the week The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez and Brian Waters Social: Keith Fujimoto 
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The Wemby-less Spurs Impress, Derik Queen and the Young Pels, and What's Going On With LaMelo Ball?

Verno and Jacoby recap the Monday night slate of NBA action before sharing six early surprises from the season so far. 

 

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (01:56) Jalen Duren fuels the Pistons' 10th straight win (05:00) Multiple Raptors step up to beat the Hornets for their eighth win in nine games (10:08) The Bulls hold off Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets (14:13) Giannis hurt in the Bucks' loss to the Cavs (16:53) Heat survive, as the Knicks can't complete a comeback (20:05) The Sixers rally behind Tyrese Maxey’s 39 points to beat the Clippers (23:31) The Wolves blow out the shorthanded Mavs (28:02) Early-season surprise no. 1: Historical perspective on Willie Green's firing (32:05) Early-season surprise no. 2: How bad the Clippers are (39:26) Early-season surprise no. 3: Steph Curry is still the most exciting player in the NBA at age 37 (43:56) Early-season surprise no. 4: Abundance of star player trade rumors (49:32) Early-season surprise no. 5: The Raptors have the second-best bench in the NBA (52:12) Early-season surprise no. 6: Total Thunder domination and draft assets The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez and Stefan Anderson Social: Keith Fujimoto 
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Early-Season Surprises: Steph Remains Electric, the Feel-Good Raptors, and the Elderly Clippers

Verno and Jacoby are back as they dive directly into their loves and loathes from the past week in the NBA. 

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!(03:07) Verno's and Jacoby’s no. 1 loves of the week(16:06) Verno's and Jacoby’s no. 1 loathes of the week(21:38) No. 2 loves of the week(24:19) No. 2 loathes of the week(32:45) No. 3 loves of the week(41:30) No. 3 loathes of the week(43:58) No. 4 loves of the week(53:31) No. 4 loathes of the week(01:05:38) No. 5 loves of the week The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez and Brian Waters Social: Keith Fujimoto 
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The Zero Hangover Thunder, Steph Leaves Under Armour, and Jokic’s Otherworldly Performances

Verno and Jacoby are back as they break down Monday's slate of NBA games and discuss what was one of the most exciting nights of NBA basketball in a long time. They also discuss the Mavs' inevitable decision to fire GM Nico Harrison. Next, the guys share six observations from the NBA season after the first games of the season. 

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (02:50) Desmond Bane’s buzzer-beater lifts the Magic past the Blazers (04:50) Pistons win again in OT after Cade Cunningham’s career night (10:25) The Heat survive the Cavs in OT after a wild back-and-forth game (17:22) The Spurs rally past the Bulls behind Victor Wembanyama's 18 points in the fourth quarter (28:54) Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks edge past Cooper Flagg and the Mavs (42:25) Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle lead the Wolves past the Jazz (44:04) The Mavs announce Nico Harrison’s firing (47:24) Grayson Allen hits a Suns franchise record of 10 3-pointers in the Suns' win over the Pelicans (50:31) The Clippers fall to the Hawks for their fifth straight loss(53:22) Observation no. 1: Is a Ja Morant trade best for all parties involved? (01:08:36) Observation no. 2: Expect several new All-Stars (01:13:23) Observation no. 3: The Rockets are the best watch in the NBA (01:16:37) Observation no. 4: Do early-season victories matter? (01:23:32) Observation no. 5: The Amazon studio show might be on to something (01:28:30) Observation no. 6: The East is more open than we thought 

The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. 

Leave us a message on our Mismatch voicemail line! (323) 389-5091

Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez and Stefan Anderson Social: Keith Fujimoto 
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